In Confidence with Lisa Sun: A Gravitas Podcast

The praise, the promotion, the applause. External validation feels good and that is completely human. But when your worth depends on whether your boss approves, your post gets likes, or the award comes through, you are chasing a goalpost that never stops moving.   In this episode of In Confidence, Lisa breaks down why so many of us are dependent on external validation, where it comes from, and the three steps to build an internal scorecard that puts the power back in your hands. In this episode you will learn: The three components of external validation that are keeping you stuck The difference between healthy ambition and emotional attachment to outcomes Why your gravitational pull to results is making you miss your actual life How to replace your inner critic with something more powerful A three-part rewiring practice to start building an internal scorecard instead of chasing applause Put down the measuring stick and let's build a scorecard on your own terms.   Download our PDF to stop living for other people's approval   00:00 Intro  01:15 The Deal with External Validation  04:47 Put Down the Measuring Stick  06:24 Ambition vs. Attachment  11:07 The Gravitational Pull to Results  18:07 How to Break the Cycle  18:47 Step 1 - The High Performance Reframe  22:01 Step 2 - Deploy Your Superpowers  25:03 Step 3 - Build Your Internal Scorecard  27:57 Lisa's Power Move and Shoutout    Connect With Us So You Never Miss a Moment of Inspiration:      Visit Our Website      Get Our Best-Selling Book in Paperback      Follow Gravitas on Instagram      Follow Lisa on Instagram      Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn      Follow Gravitas on TikTok    Follow Gravitas on Substack    Suggestions or Questions? Email Us. 

Do you say yes when you mean no? Do you hold back your work until it feels perfect, even though it never does? People pleasing and perfectionism might feel like two different problems but they come from the exact same place: fear.    In this episode of In Confidence, Lisa sits down with bestselling author of Unlearning Silence, TEDx speaker, and former Harvard Law School lecturer Elaine Lin Hering to unpack where these patterns come from, why they are so hard to break, and what to actually do about them.   In this episode you will learn:   Why people pleasing and perfectionism are rooted in the same fear The difference between being a generous collaborator and a people pleaser who is quietly burning out Two questions to ask yourself when you have lost touch with what you actually want How to share your perspective at work without feeling like you are overstepping A low risk experiment you can try today to begin unlearning both patterns     You have been solving for everyone else. It is time to put yourself back in the equation.   ⁠Download our free PDF guide⁠ to stop being a people pleaser and perfectionist.   ⁠Learn more from Elaine Lin Hering⁠   ⁠Buy Elaine's Book, Unlearning Silence⁠   00:00 Intro 03:37 The Real Cost of People Pleasing 06:16 Why Perfectionism Keeps You Stuck 10:54 Meet Elaine Lin Hering 17:50 How to Stop Being a People Pleaser and a Perfectionist 21:59 The Difference Between Collaboration and People Pleasing 23:21 Ask Yourself These Two Questions 26:40 Own Your Perspective  29:10 Measure Your Own Success 32:29 Try a Low-Risk Experiment 34:27 Lisa's Power Move and Shoutout   Connect With Us So You Never Miss a Moment of Inspiration:      Visit Our Website      Get Our Best-Selling Book in Paperback      Follow Gravitas on Instagram      Follow Lisa on Instagram      Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn      Follow Gravitas on TikTok    Follow Gravitas on Substack    Suggestions or Questions? Email Us. 

Have you ever felt trusted to get the work done but never included in the decisions that shape it? Or discovered that someone at work has been talking behind your back and had no idea what to do next? Before this season launched, Lisa asked you to send in your real work problems. Now she is answering them directly.   In Part 2 of the Work Problems series, Lisa tackles two of the most personal challenges you sent in, drawing on hard earned lessons from her own career and a book she is currently writing on trust and betrayal. In this episode you will learn: How to move from being seen as an executor to being seen as a strategic thinker The exact approach Lisa's own chief of staff used to become an indispensable thought partner What to say when a fully baked plan lands on your desk and you can see what is missing How to have the conversation with someone who has been talking behind your back without making things worse Why trust is rebuilt in small consistent steps and what those steps actually look like   If you missed Part 1, Lisa covered being excluded from meetings and navigating a power struggle at work. Go back and listen.   For more tools on navigating power struggles and exclusion at work, download our free PDF guide at GravitasNewYork.com   00:00 Intro  01:26 Q1 - Trusted to Execute, But Left Out of Strategy  09:37 Q2 - When Someone at Work Is Talking Behind Your Back  17:15 Lisa's Power Move and Shoutout    Connect With Us So You Never Miss a Moment of Inspiration:      Visit Our Website      Get Our Best-Selling Book in Paperback      Follow Gravitas on Instagram      Follow Lisa on Instagram      Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn      Follow Gravitas on TikTok    Follow Gravitas on Substack    Suggestions or Questions? Email Us.   

Have you ever been left out of meetings you needed to be in, or found yourself caught in a power struggle that was making your work life harder than it should be?    Before this season launched, Lisa asked you to send in your real work problems. Now she is answering them directly with proven frameworks, hard earned lessons, and a personal story she has carried for twenty years. In this episode you will learn:   How to get looped into meetings and information without putting anyone on the defensive The exact script to use when you are being left out of conversations you need Why power struggles are almost never about power and what they are really about How to stay grounded and protect your output when a power struggle is happening around you   Part 2 drops Friday. Lisa tackles how to get seen as a strategic leader when you are stuck in execution mode, and what to do when someone at work breaks your trust.   For more tools on navigating power struggles and exclusion at work, download our free PDF guide at GravitasNewYork.com   00:00 Intro  01:26 Q1 - Being Left Out of Information or Meetings  07:29 Q2 - Navigating a Power Struggle  08:17 When You're In the Power Struggle  16:43 When the Power Struggle Is Happening Around You 19:27 Lisa's Power Move and Shoutout    Connect With Us So You Never Miss a Moment of Inspiration:      Visit Our Website      Get Our Best-Selling Book in Paperback      Follow Gravitas on Instagram      Follow Lisa on Instagram      Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn      Follow Gravitas on TikTok    Follow Gravitas on Substack    Suggestions or Questions? Email Us.   

Staying quiet in meetings feels comfortable, but we live in a world where the people speaking up are the ones moving up. In this episode, Lisa and Naeemah give you the tools to finally speak up with confidence.   Naeemah Elias is a speaker, leadership coach, and founder of Elias Presence Ventures who spent over a decade climbing the corporate ladder before teaching others the secrets she learned along the way. In this episode you will learn: Why staying quiet is costing you promotions and opportunities The two-times rule that builds your visibility without overwhelming you How to prep before a meeting so you never feel caught off guard The coalition building strategy that makes your ideas land before you say them You have always had something worth saying. Now you have the tools to say it.   Download our free PDF at GravitasNewYork.com     Download Naeemah's PDF at GravitasNewYork.com     Learn more from Naeemah Elias: https://www.eliaspresence.com/about-me 00:00 Intro   01:57 Meet Naeemah Elias   06:04 Why Do People Say Quiet in Meetings?   08:15 The Cost of Staying Quiet09:40 Naeemah's 3-Part Framework to Speak Up   18:04 Furthering the Conversation as a Leader   19:50 Disagree Without Being the Naysayer   24:56 Speaking Up in Virtual Meetings   28:19 Don't Wait for Permission   30:43 Lisa's Power Move and Shoutout   Connect With Us So You Never Miss a Moment of Inspiration:      Visit Our Website      Get Our Best-Selling Book in Paperback      Follow Gravitas on Instagram      Follow Lisa on Instagram      Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn      Follow Gravitas on TikTok    Follow Gravitas on Substack    Suggestions or Questions? Email Us.   

Have you ever messed up at work? Or even worse, it involves someone more senior than you? Before you spiral, over-apologize, or try to disappear and hope it goes away, Lisa is breaking down exactly what to do next.   In this solo episode of In Confidence, Lisa shares her three-phase plan for recovering from a mistake at work. You'll learn: Why your boss cares more about your response than the mistake itself The exact script to use when you need to address a mistake with your manager Why silence erodes trust more than the error ever will How to turn a mistake into a mentorship moment If you have ever made a mistake at work and don't know what to do next, consider this your recovery plan.   Download Our Free PDF: ⁠The 3-Phase Plan When You Make a Mistake at Work⁠   00:00 Intro 01:29 The Problem: I Made a Mistake at Work 04:09 Phase 1: Internal Regulation 06:08 Phase 2: Address It Quickly 08:37 Phase 3: Put a Plan in Place 11:03 Final Thoughts 12:04 Lisa's Power Move and Shoutout   Connect With Us So You Never Miss a Moment of Inspiration:      Visit Our Website      Get Our Best-Selling Book in Paperback      Follow Gravitas on Instagram      Follow Lisa on Instagram      Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn      Follow Gravitas on TikTok    Follow Gravitas on Substack    Suggestions or Questions? Email Us.   

Have you ever stayed quiet in a meeting because you were worried about how your pushback would land? Or stayed silent about something you deserved because you did not want to rock the boat? That fear of being labeled difficult is costing you more than you think.   In this episode of In Confidence, Lisa sits down with HR expert, four-time TEDx speaker, and author Dethra Giles to solve one of the most requested challenges from our community: how to ask for more at work without sounding difficult.   Dethra shares her D.A.R.E. model, a four-step framework for conversational intelligence that works whether you are making a big ask, disagreeing in a meeting, or negotiating your way through a no. In this episode you will learn: Why capable, accomplished people shrink instead of speak up How to push back and disagree at work without blowing up the relationship Why no is not the end of the conversation, it is the start of a negotiation How to ask for a promotion, a project, or an opportunity by leading with value The one thing you should build right now to ask for anything with confidence If self-advocacy, workplace communication, and conflict management are areas you are working on, this episode will change how you show up tomorrow.   Download our free PDF: How to Ask for Anything Without Sounding Difficult   Learn more from Dethra Giles: https://www.dethragiles.org/   Get That's Not What I Said: https://www.dethragiles.org/book-me   00:00 Intro 02:04 Meet Dethra Giles 07:39 How to Ask for Something Without Sounding Difficult 11:09 Dethra's D.A.R.E. Model 12:07 How to Push Back Without Starting an Argument 13:07 Live D.A.R.E Walkthrough 18:47 How to Ask for Something Without Sounding Entitled 25:23 When You Hear No 28:15 Three Things to do Tomorrow 31:34 Lisa's Power Move and Shoutout   Connect With Us So You Never Miss a Moment of Inspiration:      Visit Our Website      Get Our Best-Selling Book in Paperback      Follow Gravitas on Instagram      Follow Lisa on Instagram      Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn      Follow Gravitas on TikTok    Follow Gravitas on Substack    Suggestions or Questions? Email Us.   

You raised your hand. You did the work. You were ready. And somehow, you got passed over for the opportunity.   In this episode, we're tackling one of the most searched questions in professional development: how do I stop being overlooked at work? Lisa is joined by Jessica Chen, Emmy Award-winning journalist, Columbia University instructor, and bestselling author of "Smart Not Loud: How to Get Noticed at Work for All the Right Reasons." Jessica has taught over 2 million people how to communicate with confidence and build visibility at work, and she breaks it all down into five things you can start doing today. You'll learn:   Why hardworking, talented people keep getting underestimated at work The quiet culture vs. loud culture divide and how to find your power in the middle The pre-meeting habit that makes you impossible to overlook How to build a credibility jar so you're ready when the moment comes The yay folder trick that takes 30 seconds and keeps you top of mind with your boss   When you stop being overlooked, you stop waiting. You start getting the opportunities, the recognition, and the career you've been building toward.   Download our free guide: 5 Ways to Stop Being Overlooked at Work   Learn more from Jessica Chen: https://jessicachenpage.com/   Get Smart Not Loud: https://smartnotloudbook.com/   00:00 Intro 01:37 Meet Jessica Chen 09:05 The Power of Staying Top of Mind 14:20 A Communication Skill You Need to Start Thinking About 16:16 How to Build Visibility at Work  18:11 Make Your Work Impossible to Ignore 20:40 Create a YAY Folder 22:20 Why Consistency is Key 23:32 Final Thoughts 28:17 Lisa's Power Move and Shoutout   Connect With Us So You Never Miss a Moment of Inspiration:      Visit Our Website      Get Our Best-Selling Book in Paperback      Follow Gravitas on Instagram      Follow Lisa on Instagram      Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn      Follow Gravitas on TikTok    Follow Gravitas on Substack    Suggestions or Questions? Email Us. 

What if grief and joy could exist at the same time? What if rebuilding your life wasn’t about “moving on,” but about making meaning out of what happened?   Kelly Cervantes, author of The Luckiest and Normal Broken, joins us for a deeply human conversation about loss, identity, and resilience. In this episode of In Confidence, Kelly and Lisa unpack how to live with grief without letting it define you, how to release outdated goals, and how to rebuild a life that reflects who you are now.   What you’ll learn in this episode: What to say when someone is grieving, and why saying their name matters more than you think How to let go of old identities and goals without shame Why growth often requires redefining success instead of chasing permanence This week’s micro-moment, Rewire a Fail: how to review setbacks with compassion and turn them into learning Whether you’re grieving, changing direction, or quietly wondering who you are becoming, remember that change is not a failure. It’s part of how we grow.   Get your copy of The Luckiest   00:00 Intro 00:51 Meet Kelly Cervantes 06:32 What to Say to Someone Grieving  11:09 The Luckiest 25:00 Your Dreams and Goals Can Change 29:00 Joy and Grief 36:00 Micro-Moment #10: Rewire a Fail 39:02 Outro 40:40 Disclaimer    Connect With Us So You Never Miss a Moment of Inspiration:      Visit Our Website      Get Our Best-Selling Book in Paperback      Follow Gravitas on Instagram      Follow Lisa on Instagram      Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn      Follow Gravitas on TikTok    Follow Gravitas on Substack    Suggestions or Questions? Email Us. 

Welcome to Season 3, the Last Quarter Challenge. Think of it as a training plan for your confidence with weekly micro-moments that ladder up so you enter 2026 stronger than ever.   Our final micro-moment is Rewire a Fail. Setbacks are inevitable. What determines your confidence is not whether you fail, but how your brain processes the failure afterward. When something does not go as planned, your mind can default to shame and rumination. Rewiring a fail means separating who you are from what happened and turning disappointment into learning and forward motion.   Try it today. Rewind the moment without judgment. Name what happened using only the facts, identify what you learned, and notice the strengths that showed up along the way. This simple reframe quiets fear, restores perspective, and helps you recover faster.   00:00 Intro 00:27 Micro-Moment #10: Rewire a Fail 01:53 The Science of Rewiring a Fail 07:38 How to Practice This Challenge 10:39 Why It's Helpful 11:41 Outro 12:52 Disclaimer   Connect With Us So You Never Miss a Moment of Inspiration:      Visit Our Website      Get Our Best-Selling Book in Paperback      Follow Gravitas on Instagram      Follow Lisa on Instagram      Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn      Follow Gravitas on TikTok    Follow Gravitas on Substack    Suggestions or Questions? Email Us. 

What if success wasn’t a scorecard, but a sense of connection? What if the most powerful thing you could do this week was to stop treating life like a zero-sum game?   Ruchika T. Malhotra, author of Uncompete and Inclusion on Purpose, joins us for a conversation about redefining success, rejecting scarcity thinking, and building a life rooted in community.   In this episode of In Confidence, Ruchika and Lisa unpack how to reject competition and the five principles of Uncompete that make confidence feel steadier and more sustainable.   What you'll learn in this episode: Why “success” keeps moving, and how to define it in a way that actually feels like you The five principles of Uncompete and how to apply them to your life This week’s micro-moment, Worst Case, Best Case, Most Likely: a simple tool to stop catastrophizing and choose your own metrics If you’re tired of measuring, comparing, and chasing someone else’s definition of winning, this is your permission slip to choose a different path.   Get Your Copy of ⁠Uncompete⁠    00:00 Intro 01:36 Meet Ruchika T. Malhotra 10:12 Uncompete and Rejecting Competition 18:30 The 5 Principles of Uncompete 37:12 Micro-Moment #9 Worst, Best, Most Likely 41:51 Give Someone Else Their Flowers Today 44:41 Outro 46:20 Disclaimer   Connect With Us So You Never Miss a Moment of Inspiration:      Visit Our Website      Get Our Best-Selling Book in Paperback      Follow Gravitas on Instagram      Follow Lisa on Instagram      Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn      Follow Gravitas on TikTok    Follow Gravitas on Substack    Suggestions or Questions? Email Us. 

Welcome to Season 3, the Last Quarter Challenge. Think of it as a training plan for your confidence with weekly micro-moments that ladder up so you enter 2026 stronger than ever.   This week's micro-moment is Worst, Best, Most Likely. When we face uncertainty, our brains tend to jump straight to the worst case and treat it as fact. This practice helps you widen the lens. By naming the worst case, imagining the best case, and grounding yourself in the most likely outcome, you interrupt fear, regain perspective, and create more choices. Perspective itself becomes a confidence practice.   Try it today. Think about one situation that feels uncertain. Write down the worst case, the best case, and the most likely outcome. Notice how your body settles and your thinking becomes clearer when fear is no longer running the show and you're back in control.   00:00 Intro 00:30 Micro-Moment #9: Worst, Best, Most Likely 02:57 The Science of Worst, Best, Most Likely 09:37 Saying It Out Loud or Writing It Down 11:38 How to Practice This Challenge 15:11 Outro  15:37 Disclaimer   Connect With Us So You Never Miss a Moment of Inspiration:      Visit Our Website      Get Our Best-Selling Book in Paperback      Follow Gravitas on Instagram      Follow Lisa on Instagram      Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn      Follow Gravitas on TikTok    Follow Gravitas on Substack    Suggestions or Questions? Email Us. 

Every January starts the same way. Big goals. High hopes. And a familiar sense of pressure. But not this January.   In this solo episode of In Confidence, Lisa Sun shares a practical planning strategy designed to help you step out of resolution pressure and into clarity. Drawing on 11 years advising Fortune 500 CEOs and more than a decade building Gravitas through growth, setbacks, and reinvention, she adapts how companies plan their one year and three to five year strategies and applies it to your life.   You will learn how to: Identify what is worth building on and what needs to change before you set new goals Stress test your 2026 plans against your time, energy, and real constraints, so they work in practice, not just on paper Eliminate goals that cancel each other out and prioritize the ones that compound Decide what deserves your attention this year and what can wait, without constant overwhelm Create a plan you can adapt over time instead of abandoning at the first setback This episode includes a downloadable workbook so you can plan alongside the conversation and create a strategy that feels realistic, focused, and sustainable. If you are ready to stop repeating the same January cycle and start building real momentum, it is time to plan your life like a CEO.   Download our PDF at GravitasNewYork.com   00:00 Intro 02:44 Step 1 - Your Personal Diagnostic 13:38 Step 2 - Brainstorm Your Goals 21:15 Step 3 - Sort Your Goals 25:25 Step 4 - Backward Plan 29:01 Step 5 - Calendar It Out 36:11 Outro 37:10 Disclaimer   Connect With Us So You Never Miss a Moment of Inspiration:      Visit Our Website      Get Our Best-Selling Book in Paperback      Follow Gravitas on Instagram      Follow Lisa on Instagram      Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn      Follow Gravitas on TikTok    Follow Gravitas on Substack    Suggestions or Questions? Email Us. 

Why do we judge so quickly, especially at work, across generations, and in moments of change? What if the real reason is simpler than we think, and what if curiosity is the fastest way back to connection?   Kim Lear, generational researcher and speaker, joins to unpack how culture, technology, and the events of our formative years shape what we value, what we fear, and what we are willing to sacrifice. Through stories from her research and Lisa’s own life, Kim shares how to ask better questions, lead with compassion, and still keep your backbone.   What we cover in this episode: How the generational lens helps us understand change in a more human way. Why we judge, and how curiosity interrupts conflict before it escalates. The new rules of sacrifice, and what people will trade for purpose, convenience, and community. This week’s micro-moment, Lead with Compassion and Curiosity: how to pause, assume positive intent, and seek to understand. Stay curious, stay grounded, and remember, the best relationships and the best leadership start with one good question.   00:00 Intro 01:19 Meet Kim Lear 09:00 Kim's Purpose and Curiosity 15:53 The Idea of Generational Sacrifice 31:35 Micro-Moment #8: Compassion and Curiosity 34:16 Why We Judge, but Should be Curious Instead 42:30 Outro   Connect With Us So You Never Miss a Moment of Inspiration:      Visit Our Website      Get Our Best-Selling Book in Paperback      Follow Gravitas on Instagram      Follow Lisa on Instagram      Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn      Follow Gravitas on TikTok    Follow Gravitas on Substack    Suggestions or Questions? Email Us. 

Welcome to Season 3, the Last Quarter Challenge. Think of it as a training plan for your confidence with weekly micro-moments that ladder up so you enter 2026 stronger than ever.   This week's micro-moment is Lead with Compassion and Curiosity. The easiest thing to do when someone frustrates you is to judge. The hardest thing, and the one that builds confidence, is to stay curious. When you take a moment to ask what else might be true, you shift from reacting to reflecting, and you open the door to connection rather than conflict.   Try it today. When frustration shows up, pause. Take a breath, assume there is more to the story, and stay open to what you may not see yet. Notice how differently you respond when you lead with compassion and curiosity instead of judgment.   00:00 Intro 00:38 Micro-Moment #8: Compassion and Curiosity 03:30 The Science of Leading with Compassion and Curiosity 06:45 Teams Perform Better with Compassion and Curiosity 07:31 Join the Challenge 09:39 How Lisa Practiced this Micro-Moment 13:54 Outro 15:28 Disclaimer   Connect With Us So You Never Miss a Moment of Inspiration:      Visit Our Website      Get Our Best-Selling Book in Paperback      Follow Gravitas on Instagram      Follow Lisa on Instagram      Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn      Follow Gravitas on TikTok    Follow Gravitas on Substack    Suggestions or Questions? Email Us. 

What happens when the fear of looking awkward keeps you from speaking up or trying something new? How do you stop chasing perfection and start building courage instead? And what if awkward moments are actually proof that you are growing?   On this episode of In Confidence, Henna Pryor, workplace performance expert, two-time TEDx speaker, and author of Good Awkward, joins Lisa to talk about awkwardness, the science of discomfort, and the confidence that comes from being brave before you feel ready. Through her research and personal stories from early career missteps to jokes that fell flat onstage she shows how naming awkwardness, lowering the stakes, and improving your comeback rate create more connection, improvement, and possibility.   What we cover in this episode: Why our social skills are shrinking and how to rebuild them through small, deliberate interactions. The cringe chasm and why jumping is often the only way forward. The difference between awkwardness and vulnerability and how both strengthen trust. This week’s micro-moment, Try Something New: how embracing discomfort builds real confidence. Let yourself be a beginner. Release the pressure to get it right immediately and discover the power that comes from showing up, trying again, and recovering faster each time.   Enter Our Last Quarter Challenge Giveaway Get Your Copy of Good Awkward    00:00 Intro  01:00 Meet Henna Pryor  03:27 Are Our Social Skills Atrophying?  09:21 Henna's Best-Selling Book, Good Awkward  13:56 Vicarious Embarrassment & Your Comeback Rate 20:29 When It's Time to Jump the "Cringe Chasm" 22:06 Awkwardness vs Vulnerability  25:45 Are You Playing Not to Lose? 30:50 What's Really Holding You Back 33:16 Micro-Moment #7: Try Something New  38:03 Outro  40:29 Disclaimer   Connect With Us So You Never Miss a Moment of Inspiration:      Visit Our Website      Get Our Best-Selling Book in Paperback      Follow Gravitas on Instagram      Follow Lisa on Instagram      Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn      Follow Gravitas on TikTok    Follow Gravitas on Substack    Suggestions or Questions? Email Us. 

Welcome to Season 3, the Last Quarter Challenge. Think of it as a training plan for your confidence with weekly micro-moments that ladder up so you enter 2026 stronger than ever.   This week's micro-moment is Try Something New. Confidence grows in moments of discomfort. Every time you try something new, you stretch your comfort zone, build resilience, and prove to yourself that you can handle uncertainty. The goal is not to be perfect. It is to be a beginner. Let go of the need to get it right and focus instead on being brave enough to start.   Try it today. Do one thing that feels unfamiliar or a little awkward. Speak up in a meeting, take a new class, or say yes to something you usually turn down. Notice how good it feels to grow and lean into a beginner’s mentality.   00:00 Intro 00:36 Micro-Moment #7: Try Something New 05:17 The Science of Trying Something New 07:30 How Lisa is Participating 09:51 How to Practice This Challenge 10:33 Join the Challenge 11:48 Outro 13:40 Disclaimer   Connect With Us So You Never Miss a Moment of Inspiration:      Visit Our Website      Get Our Best-Selling Book in Paperback      Follow Gravitas on Instagram      Follow Lisa on Instagram      Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn      Follow Gravitas on TikTok    Follow Gravitas on Substack    Suggestions or Questions? Email Us. 

What happens when the life you built no longer fits? How do you untangle inherited expectations, question long held narratives, and choose a future that feels true to you?  Are you asking yourself whether you want to become a mother or not?    Ruthie Ackerman, journalist, author of The Mother Code, and founder of the Ignite Writers Collective, joins to talk about motherhood ambivalence, generational myths, and the bravery required to rewrite your own story. Through her deeply personal journey, she shows how breaking silence and letting go of a life that no longer serves you opens the door to connection, support, and possibility.   What we cover in this episode: How to identify the “Big Lie” at the center of your story and why naming it unlocks transformation Motherhood Ambivalence: what it is, why so many feel it, and why we rarely talk about it The nontraditional paths to parenthood that deserve to be normalized This week’s micro-moment, Superhero Facade: how letting people see your struggle creates more belonging, not less Release the pressure to have it all figured out, share the truth of where you are, and discover the power that comes from dropping the cape.   Enter Our ⁠Giveaway⁠ Get Your Copy of ⁠The Mother Code⁠    00:00 Intro 01:26 Meet Ruthie Ackerman 04:52 The Mother Code 9:36 Inherited expectations and rigid roles 16:11 Ruthie’s path to motherhood and ambivalence 24:06 Micro-moment: Superhero Facade 27:00 When Ruthie wore the superhero cape 35:13 The power of sharing struggles, community, and connection 43:07 Outro 44:28 Disclaimer   Connect With Us So You Never Miss a Moment of Inspiration:      Visit Our Website      Get Our Best-Selling Book in Paperback      Follow Gravitas on Instagram      Follow Lisa on Instagram      Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn      Follow Gravitas on TikTok    Follow Gravitas on Substack    Suggestions or Questions? Email Us. 

Welcome to Season 3, the Last Quarter Challenge. Think of it as a training plan for your confidence with weekly micro-moments that ladder up so you enter 2026 stronger than ever.   This week's micro-moment is Superhero Façade. It is about dropping the cape of perfection and asking for help instead of doing it all yourself. When you let others in, you create connection and remind yourself that strength is not about carrying everything alone. Vulnerability does not weaken confidence. It deepens it.   Try it today. Ask for help with something, share how you really feel, or simply admit that you do not have it all figured out.   00:00 Intro 00:37 Micro-Moment #6: Superhero Facade 03:12 The Science of Superhero Facade 04:59 What Happened When Lisa Took the Cape Off 06:45 How to Practice This Challenge  09:04 Outro 11:32 Join the Challenge 12:27 Disclaimer   Connect With Us So You Never Miss a Moment of Inspiration:      Visit Our Website      Get Our Best-Selling Book in Paperback      Follow Gravitas on Instagram      Follow Lisa on Instagram      Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn      Follow Gravitas on TikTok    Follow Gravitas on Substack    Suggestions or Questions? Email Us. 

What if luxury was about time, attention, and intention? How do you protect your energy, stay confident, and say no without guilt?   Neen James, Client Experience Expert, keynote speaker, CEO coach, and author of Exceptional Experiences, joins to talk about confidence, generosity, and redefining luxury as the art of making people feel seen, heard, and valued. With her signature wit and wisdom, she shares how saying no can be the most luxurious and liberating choice you make.   What we cover in this episode: How to Systemize Thoughtfulness so you can create exceptional experiences for everyone in your life. Why luxury is a mindset, not a price tag, and how to discover your own luxury language. This week’s micro-moment, Say No: how protecting your time, attention, and energy becomes a daily act of confidence. Protect your capacity, choose yourself, and make confidence your most luxurious investment.   Get Your Copy of Exceptional Experiences    Take The Luxury Mindset Quiz    00:00 Intro  01:00 Meet Neen James 08:10 Luxury is for everyone - inclusive and exclusive - divisive word 10:05 Systemized Thoughtfulness 12:15 Luxury is a mindset. 4 luxury languages (story of mom) 19:14 Business development with luxury in mind. What brands are doing it right.  26:22 The 5 Luxury Levers- your luxury playbook 31:33 Last quarter challenge: say no  45:08 make sure it's aligned with your values and assume you belong  51:18 Outro 53:09 Disclaimer   Connect With Us So You Never Miss a Moment of Inspiration:      Visit Our Website      Get Our Best-Selling Book in Paperback      Follow Gravitas on Instagram      Follow Lisa on Instagram      Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn      Follow Gravitas on TikTok    Follow Gravitas on Substack    Suggestions or Questions? Email Us. 

Welcome to Season 3, the Last Quarter Challenge. Think of it as a training plan for your confidence with weekly micro-moments that ladder up so you enter 2026 stronger than ever.   This week's micro-moment is Say No. It is about protecting your time, energy, and focus. Every confident no makes space for a more intentional yes. When you say no, you teach others how to value your time and remind yourself that boundaries are a form of self-respect.   Try it today. Say no to one thing that does not serve you. Notice how it feels to choose yourself.   00:00 Intro 00:24 Saying No Builds Confidence 02:59 The Science of Saying No 04:54 From People-Pleaser to Self-Sustainer 07:21 Lisa's "No, And" Rule + Decision Framework 10:11 Join The Challenge 14:35 Outro 15:04 Disclaimer   Connect With Us So You Never Miss a Moment of Inspiration:      Visit Our Website      Get Our Best-Selling Book in Paperback      Follow Gravitas on Instagram      Follow Lisa on Instagram      Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn      Follow Gravitas on TikTok    Follow Gravitas on Substack    Suggestions or Questions? Email Us. 

What anchors you when life feels full? How do you find strength, energy, and presence when your confidence wavers? What if fitness were about energy, longevity, and joy, not punishment.   Anna Kaiser, global fitness expert, entrepreneur, celebrity trainer, mom of three, and founder of Space with Anna Kaiser, has built a movement empire around the belief that movement should be smart, safe, and most importantly, fun. In this conversation, Anna shares how joy, breath, and discipline can help you create space in your life, strengthen your body, and anchor your confidence.   What we cover in this episode: Redefining fitness as joy, longevity, and connection. Simple mindset and movement shifts that help you build strength, balance, and resilience. This week’s micro-moment, Confidence Anchor: how rituals, breathwork, and small acts of movement become daily reminders of your power.   Move with intention, breathe with purpose, and create the space to feel grounded, confident, and fulfilled.   00:00 Intro 01:33 Meet Anna Kaiser 14:52 Three Fitness Myths That Might Be Holding You Back 26:17 Redefining How We See Ourselves 29:30 Micro-Moment #4: Confidence Anchor 31:04 Try Anna’s Confidence Anchor With Us: Diaphragmatic Breathing  36:50 The Secret Power of Shared Energy 38:02 The Ritual Anna Uses to Calm Herself Instantly 40:23 Songs That Sparks Confidence Every Time 41:15 Alicia Keys’ Confidence Anchor 42:23 Tips to Remember How Strong You Really Are 46:53 Workout with Anna on Space With Anna Kaiser 48:35 Outro 51:05 Disclaimer   Connect With Us So You Never Miss a Moment of Inspiration:      Visit Our Website      Get Our Best-Selling Book in Paperback      Follow Gravitas on Instagram      Follow Lisa on Instagram      Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn      Follow Gravitas on TikTok    Follow Gravitas on Substack    Suggestions or Questions? Email Us. 

Welcome to Season 3, the Last Quarter Challenge. Think of it as a training plan for your confidence with weekly micro-moments that ladder up so you enter 2026 stronger than ever.   This week's micro-moment is Confidence Anchor. It is about grounding yourself in a moment, memory, or mantra that reminds you who you are when doubt tries to take over. By revisiting a time when you felt proud, capable, or strong, you signal to your brain that you have been here before and you can rise again.   Try it today. Choose a confidence anchor that reminds you of a moment you felt your most confident. Visualize where you were, what you were doing, and how it felt. Hold on to that feeling. Let it anchor you the next time you need it.   00:00 Intro 01:54 The Science of Confidence Anchor 06:05 How to Practice This Challenge  08:21 Join The Challenge 09:22 Outro 10:00 Enter Our Giveaway 10:56 Disclaimer   Connect With Us So You Never Miss a Moment of Inspiration:      Visit Our Website      Get Our Best-Selling Book in Paperback      Follow Gravitas on Instagram      Follow Lisa on Instagram      Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn      Follow Gravitas on TikTok    Follow Gravitas on Substack    Suggestions or Questions? Email Us. 

What happens when women stop competing and start hyping each other? How do you trust your intuition, set boundaries, and build a circle that actually has your back?   Erin Gallagher, CEO and founder of Hype Women and author of Hype Women, shares how healing, self-trust, and collective action unlock real power and sustained success.   What we cover in this episode: How to break scarcity conditioning, trust your intuition, and choose sisterhood over comparison. A practical playbook for hype: using human, social, political, and financial capital to lift others and ask for help yourself. This week’s micro-moment, Compliment Ripple: specific ways to give private and public compliments that create momentum, strengthen trust, and boost confidence on both sides.   Honor your intuition, strengthen your circle, and turn support into results in work and life.   ⁠Order Erin's Book Hype Women⁠    00:00 Intro 01:12 Meet Erin Gallagher 11:24 How Hype Women Started 18:31 Erin’s Book: Hype Women 21:31 Serve Yourself First + Dealing with Jealousy 29:25 Not Everyone Deserves Your Hype 35:38 Enter Out Giveaway 36:33 Micro-Moment #3: Compliment Ripple 40:56 The Compliment Ripple That Changed Erin’s Life 45:22 Believe the Compliments You Receive 47:47 Erin’s Compliment Ripple to Nisha Ganatra (Freaky Friday Director) 53:02 How Hyping Others Changed Erin’s Life 55:29 Outro 57:29 Disclaimer   Connect With Us So You Never Miss a Moment of Inspiration:      Visit Our Website      Get Our Best-Selling Book in Paperback      Follow Gravitas on Instagram      Follow Lisa on Instagram      Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn      Follow Gravitas on TikTok    Follow Gravitas on Substack    Suggestions or Questions? Email Us. 

Welcome to Season 3, the Last Quarter Challenge. Think of it as a training plan for your confidence with weekly micro-moments that ladder up so you enter 2026 stronger than ever.   This week's micro-moment is Compliment Ripple. It is about turning outward and recognizing the good in others. When you give a genuine compliment, you not only lift someone else up, but also light up the same reward centers in your own brain. A simple compliment can spark connection, boost confidence, and remind both of you that kindness has power.   Try it today. Tell someone what you admire or appreciate about them. Be specific. Notice how their energy shifts and how you feel, too.   Enter Our Giveaway!    Comment on Lisa's LinkedIn post from this week on how you practiced this challenge, and you'll be entered to win a special Gravitas prize. Enter all ten weeks and you'll be entered into our end-of-the-season mega giveaway.    *Giveaway opens today 11/04/2025 and ends the following Monday at 11:59 PM ET. No purchase necessary. One eligible entry per person. One winner will be chosen at random and contacted by Lisa Sun. If the winner does not respond within 48 hours, an alternate winner may be selected. Void where prohibited. Not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by LinkedIn. See post for how to enter.   00:00 Intro 00:49 Micro-moment #3: Compliment Ripple 01:58 The Science of Compliment Ripple  03:51 Lisa's Ripple Moment 06:03 How to Practice This Challenge  08:19 Join The Challenge 09:03 Outro 09:37 Enter Our Giveaway 10:30 Disclaimer   Connect With Us So You Never Miss a Moment of Inspiration:      Visit Our Website      Get Our Best-Selling Book in Paperback      Follow Gravitas on Instagram      Follow Lisa on Instagram      Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn      Follow Gravitas on TikTok    Follow Gravitas on Substack    Suggestions or Questions? Email Us. 

What does it take to trust your instincts when the odds are stacked against you?    How do you balance strategy, intuition, and risk without letting self-doubt creep in?   How do we celebrate our wins in an authentic way?   Jennifer Shahade is a three-time US Women’s Chess Champion, professional poker player, and author. She brings world-class lessons from chess and poker to everyday life, showing how to merge confidence and calculation so you can make better choices under pressure.   What we cover in this episode: Why if you’re never caught bluffing, you may not be going big enough in poker, in work, or in life. How chess teaches presence, empathy, and better decision making by widening your options. This week’s micromoment, Micro-Brag: practical ways to name wins, build a “confidence primer,” and share accomplishments with authenticity.   Make smarter decisions, have stronger self-trust, and handle uncertainty with real strategies in work and life.   Preorder her new book: Thinking Sideways     00:00 Intro 01:14 Meet Jennifer Shahade 05:34 Be Comfortable with Risk 07:08 Lesson #1 from Poker: Bluff Bigger 10:11 Lesson #2 from Poker: Balance and the Quality of Your Decisions 13:55 Lesson #1 from Chess: Seeing Possibilities and Staying Present 18:38 Lesson #2 from Chess: Time and Decision-Making 22:19 Thinking Sideways and Applying Game Strategy to Life 30:51 Confidence is Dynamic, Not Fixed 36:27 Micro-Moment of the Week: Microbrag 41:56 When Jennifer Doesn’t Win a Game 44:41 How to Choose What to Microbrag About 53:32 Jennifer’s Advice on Microbragging 54:58 Outro 56:28 Disclaimer    Connect With Us So You Never Miss a Moment of Inspiration:      Visit Our Website      Get Our Best-Selling Book in Paperback      Follow Gravitas on Instagram      Follow Lisa on Instagram      Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn      Follow Gravitas on TikTok    Follow Gravitas on Substack    Suggestions or Questions? Email Us. 

Welcome to Season 3, the Last Quarter Challenge. Think of it as a training plan for your confidence with weekly micro-moments that ladder up so you enter 2026 stronger than ever.   This week's micro-moment is Microbrag. It is about celebrating your wins and taking credit for them. By saying them out loud, your brain processes the win both as speaker and listener, reinforcing the belief that your progress is real and worth celebrating.   Try it today. Share one thing you are proud of, big or small, with someone else. Let it be genuine and notice how it feels not just to say it, but to believe it.   00:00 Intro 00:28 Micro-moment #2: Microbrag 04:22 The Science of Microbragging 07:50 Think About The Context 09:21 How to Practice This Challenge  10:15 Join The Challenge 11:31 Outro 12:03 Disclaimer   Connect With Us So You Never Miss a Moment of Inspiration:      Visit Our Website      Get Our Best-Selling Book in Paperback      Follow Gravitas on Instagram      Follow Lisa on Instagram      Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn      Follow Gravitas on TikTok    Follow Gravitas on Substack    Suggestions or Questions? Email Us. 

What happens when you stop leading with armor and start leading with your whole heart? How do you navigate success, rejection, and change while staying true to yourself? How have you gotten stronger and where do you want to grow?   Carla Piñeyro Sublett, C-Suite coach, former IBM and NI CMO, and podcast host of Let’s Go There, has lived at the highest levels of corporate leadership and then chose a different path rooted in service, authenticity, and humanity.    What we cover in this episode:   - How naming fear and leading with vulnerability can unlock trust, improve leadership, and strengthen relationships at work.   - Why work-life balance is a myth and how to design a career and life that feels authentic, fluid, and human.   - This week’s micro-moment, Most Improved Player: how noticing and rewarding progress builds resilience, fuels growth, and creates lasting confidence.   Find the courage to lead from your heart and celebrate how far you have already come with this episode of In Confidence hosted by Lisa Sun. Subscribe so you never miss a moment of inspiration.   Learn more from Carla    00:05 Intro 01:11 Meet Carla 07:50 Why Leadership Must Shift: Carla’s Approach 09:36 Better Outcomes Through Love, Vulnerability, And Shared Purpose 15:54 Micro-moment Of The Week: Most Improved Player (MIP) 17:18 How Carla Has Gotten Stronger 24:26 Carla On Practicing MIP 29:31 What Enabled Carla’s Growth And How You Can Create Your Moment 35:16 Life After A Big Role: Identity, Rejection, And The Path Back 41:02 Helping Others See Their Growth 43:35 Work-Life Balance Is A Myth: Boundaries And Shifting Work Environments 50:00 What Carla And Lisa Want To Improve Next 53:52 Outro 56:02 Disclaimer Connect With Us So You Never Miss a Moment of Inspiration:      Visit Our Website      Get Our Best-Selling Book in Paperback      Follow Gravitas on Instagram      Follow Lisa on Instagram      Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn      Follow Gravitas on TikTok    Follow Gravitas on Substack    Suggestions or Questions? Email Us. 

Welcome to Season 3, the Last Quarter Challenge. Think of it as a training plan for your confidence with weekly micro-moments that ladder up so you enter 2026 stronger than ever.   The first challenge is Most Improved Player. Instead of chasing MVP status and external applause, we’re practicing MIP: noticing how you’ve gotten stronger. This quick reflection builds resilience, rewires your brain to see progress, and compounds into lasting confidence.   Try it today: ask yourself, “How have I gotten stronger this week?” Write it down and let that acknowledgment be your win.   00:00 Intro 01:49 Micro-moment #1: Most Improved Player 03:08 The Science of Improvement 04:52 How to Practice This Challenge 08:03 When Progress Feels Invisible: Try a Growth Journal 11:17 Noticing Growth in Others 12:26 Join The Challenge 13:34 Outro 14:08 Disclaimer   Connect With Us So You Never Miss a Moment of Inspiration:      Visit Our Website      Get Our Best-Selling Book in Paperback      Follow Gravitas on Instagram      Follow Lisa on Instagram      Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn      Follow Gravitas on TikTok    Follow Gravitas on Substack    Suggestions or Questions? Email Us. 

This season is your training plan for confidence: bite-sized, science-backed micro-moments designed to help you finish the year strong and start 2026 even stronger.   Every Tuesday, Lisa introduces a two-to-five-minute challenge rooted in neuroscience and everyday courage. Every Friday, a special guest joins to share how that week’s challenge has shaped their own life and leadership.   By the end of the season, you’ll have a toolkit of small habits that create big change. Together, we’ll finish the year grounded, brave, and ready for what’s next. Because what we share in confidence helps us grow in confidence.   Connect With Us So You Never Miss a Moment of Inspiration:      Visit Our Website      Get Our Best-Selling Book in Paperback      Follow Gravitas on Instagram      Follow Lisa on Instagram      Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn      Follow Gravitas on TikTok    Follow Gravitas on Substack    Suggestions or Questions? Email Us. 

In part two of our social media series, Lisa shifts from mindset to method, focusing on how we can engage online with intention, compassion, and clarity. Social media is not just a one-way broadcast.   It is a two-way street. From LinkedIn streams of accomplishment to TikTok scrolls of distraction, Lisa explores how to bring your self-sustaining superpower to the forefront so you're not defined by likes or comments.   In this episode, you learn: The tests Lisa uses before posting Why celebrating others creates a butterfly effect of connection and confidence How to reframe comparison into abundance on social platforms Together, we can transform social media into a space of contribution, connection, and confidence.   00:00 Intro 01:12 One Story vs Many Stories 01:58 Self-Sustaining Superpower 03:16 Why We Post 06:18 The Pause Test 07:42 When Posts Create Connection 11:36 Reframing Comparison 12:22 Trust Test and Step Away Test 14:19 Outro 16:10 Disclaimer   Connect With Us So You Never Miss a Moment of Inspiration:      Visit Our Website      Get Our Best-Selling Book in Paperback      Follow Gravitas on Instagram      Follow Lisa on Instagram      Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn      Follow Gravitas on TikTok    Follow Gravitas on Substack    Suggestions or Questions? Email Us. 

Why do we keep reaching for our phones, even when we know too much scrolling isn't good for us? In Part 1 of this two-part series, Lisa unpacks our relationship with social media and shares a healthier way to approach it.   Key moments from this episode: The brain science that explains why social media feels addictive A four-part framework to define your relationship with each platform How to spot pitfalls like comparison, FOMO, and the “superhero facade” Mindset shifts that move you from validation-seeking to abundance   This series is not about quitting social media. It’s about choosing how you engage with it so it builds confidence instead of draining it.   00:00 Intro 04:41 How Social Media Affects the Brain 11:03 Create Balance with Social Media 11:52 Not All Platforms Are the Same 13:53 Define Your Relationship with Each Platform (Download the PDF!) 24:45 Mindset Shift: Abundance Over Validation 30:30 Reality Check: Impact on Daily Life 32:25 Preview of Part 2 32:49 Outro 33:16 Disclaimer   Connect With Us So You Never Miss a Moment of Inspiration:      Visit Our Website      Get Our Best-Selling Book in Paperback      Follow Gravitas on Instagram      Follow Lisa on Instagram      Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn      Follow Gravitas on TikTok    Follow Gravitas on Substack    Suggestions or Questions? Email Us. 

Friendships are vital to our health and happiness. When they are good, they give us energy, support, and joy. But even with those benefits, many of us still struggle to make and keep friends as adults. Between shifting life stages, busy schedules, and the awkwardness of “friend dating,” connection can feel daunting.   In this episode, Lisa explores: Why making friends as an adult feels so daunting and how to overcome the “friend dating” stage The circles of friendship: leaf, branch, and root people and how to know who belongs where Simple ways to nurture your inner circle and let go of friendships that no longer serve you   Friendships need care, and this conversation shows you where to start.   00:00 Intro 03:36 How do you make friends as an adult? 11:32 Not all friendships are created equal 16:51 How to nurture your friendships 25:12 Reflection questions 26:34 A simple way to show someone you’re thinking of them 27:15 Outro 28:11 Disclaimer   Connect With Us So You Never Miss a Moment of Inspiration:      Visit Our Website      Get Our Best-Selling Book in Paperback      Follow Gravitas on Instagram      Follow Lisa on Instagram      Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn      Follow Gravitas on TikTok    Follow Gravitas on Substack    Suggestions or Questions? Email Us. 

Every great movement needs its storytellers. On this Women’s Equality Day, we’re going behind the curtain with Jill Furman, Tony Award-winning producer of In the Heights, Hamilton, and now Suffs, the Broadway musical about the women who fought for the right to vote. From tough rewrites to building inclusive teams, Jill shows us how producing art can shape how we see equality, leadership, and each other.   In this episode, you’ll hear: The behind-the-scenes journey of Suffs and its Tony wins Why progress is messy, but still worth marching for How Jill leads with compassion in an industry built on uncertainty Celebrate Women’s Equality Day with Gravitas:   See Suffs on tour and experience the story inspiring audiences nationwide    Shop our new Forward Into Light Rebel Sweatshirt designed to honor this day and suffragist Inez Milholland who fought for our right to vote   00:00 Intro 00:55 Meet Jill Furman 07:08 Women’s Equality Day 07:47 Suffs Musical 15:08 Choosing Projects & Why Suffs 19:45 Struggles That Still Apply Today 21:17 Walking the Talk 27:08 Building Trust & Jill’s Leadership 32:17 Jill’s Confidence Language 36:40 The Role of a Producer 38:48 Suffs on Tour 40:15 Celebrating Women’s Equality Day 41:25 Outro 42:43 Disclaimer   Connect With Us So You Never Miss a Moment of Inspiration:      Visit Our Website      Get Our Best-Selling Book in Paperback      Follow Gravitas on Instagram      Follow Lisa on Instagram      Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn      Follow Gravitas on TikTok    Follow Gravitas on Substack    Suggestions or Questions? Email Us. 

Power and pressure can bring out your best or quietly push you into habits that damage trust, communication, and confidence. In this conversation, Lisa sits down with Sabina Nawaz, best-selling author of You’re the Boss, global executive coach, and former senior leader at Microsoft, who has spent her career helping leaders at the highest levels navigate these forces with clarity and humanity. Sabina shares proven strategies and simple tools anyone can use to lead (and be led) better.   You’ll learn: Why pressure, not power, corrupts and how to keep it from squeezing out your humanity Four common leadership mistakes (and the counterintuitive fixes that actually work) Simple, actionable tools to close the power gap, hear the truth, and grow from feedback   No matter your role, walk away ready to handle pressure and lead in a way that inspires.   ⁠Buy Sabina's Best-Selling Book⁠   00:00 Intro 01:39 Meet Sabina Nawaz 05:13 Rethinking the Leadership Playbook 09:37 Pressure, Power, and Permission 11:47 Four Myths of Leadership 12:40 Authenticity is Not Singular 17:34 Values in Action 19:26 “Yeah, But” and Confirmation Bias 23:51 Business Is Personal 26:03 Sabina's Tips on Changing How You Lead 26:45 Step One: Shut Up 28:31 Step Two: Use Numbers 31:21 Step Three: Do Nothing 35:31 The Wake-Up Call: Simple and Specific Feedback 39:25 Lisa’s Leadership Lesson 42:56 Hidden Power Dynamics 50:26 Final Thoughts 53:21 Outro 54:15 Disclaimer   Connect With Us So You Never Miss a Moment of Inspiration:      Visit Our Website      Get Our Best-Selling Book in Paperback      Follow Gravitas on Instagram      Follow Lisa on Instagram      Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn      Follow Gravitas on TikTok    Follow Gravitas on Substack    Suggestions or Questions? Email Us. 

Have you ever finished one of our In Confidence episodes feeling inspired, only to face a situation that puts those ideas to the test? In this “Ask Lisa Anything” episode, Lisa answers three listener-submitted workplace dilemmas and shares the tools to navigate them with confidence.   In this episode, we tackle:   A respectful, trust-building way to challenge a higher-up’s decision   How to process and act on tough feedback without losing momentum   Practical steps to avoid the gossip trap and strengthen workplace relationships   We love hearing your questions and stories. Keep them coming so we can continue learning from each other and growing stronger together because what we share in confidence helps us grow in confidence.    00:00 Intro 01:58 How to Challenge the Decision from Someone Higher Up 05:28 What to Do After a Bad Performance Review 13:05 Office Gossip About Someone Who Is Tough to Work With 19:14 Outro 20:03 Disclaimer   Connect With Us So You Never Miss a Moment of Inspiration:      Visit Our Website      Get Our Best-Selling Book in Paperback      Follow Gravitas on Instagram      Follow Lisa on Instagram      Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn      Follow Gravitas on TikTok    Follow Gravitas on Substack    Suggestions or Questions? Email Us. 

We’re taught to chase success, but what if the real growth comes from chasing failure? In this episode of In Confidence, Lisa sits down with her best friend, Jane Park, founder of Julep and Tokki, and former director at Starbucks and leader at BCG, to talk about why she sets “failure goals” on purpose. Jane shares how reframing failure as a target instead of a setback can help you aim higher, take bigger risks, and uncover who you’re truly meant to be.   You’ll learn: Why avoiding failure is the enemy of growth and how to rewire your brain to seek it out The “next time this happens, I will…” method to turn regrets into learnings How to process rejection, face worst-case scenarios, and keep the conversation going when you hear “no”   This conversation will inspire you to rethink your relationship with failure and see it as proof that you are stretching, growing, and playing bigger than before.   00:00 Intro 01:37 Meet Jane Park 08:22 Why Jane Thinks We Should Strive to Fail 12:00 What Is a Failure Goal? 17:37 No Regrets, Only Learnings 19:51 Why Jane Adopted This Philosophy 22:47 Jane’s Failure of Character Story and What She Learned from It 32:53 How to Process Shame and Embarrassment 34:56 Shame Buddies, Holding Space, and Recognizing Toxic Positivity 39:07 Quick Questions: Ritual to Stay Grounded, Rewards for Failing, Normalizing Failure in the Workplace, Jane’s Professional Failure Rate 48:39 Why Great Risk-Taking Means Being an Expert in Failure 53:16 Try This Failure Goal This Week 55:10 Outro 56:25 Disclaimer   Connect With Us So You Never Miss a Moment of Inspiration:      Visit Our Website      Get Our Best-Selling Book in Paperback      Follow Gravitas on Instagram      Follow Lisa on Instagram      Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn      Follow Gravitas on TikTok    Follow Gravitas on Substack    Suggestions or Questions? Email Us. 

Only 12% of people feel confident speaking in front of others, which means the rest of us are winging it, sweating through it, or avoiding it altogether. Are you part of the 88% who don’t feel ready for the spotlight? Let’s change that.   In this episode of In Confidence, Lisa shares the rituals, strategies, and mindset shifts that helped her go from a shy immigrant kid to a confident keynote speaker.   What you'll get from this episode: Lisa’s 3-part framework for public speaking (no stage required) How body language, breathwork, and playlists can help you show up with power The storytelling formulas and connection tricks that make your words stick   Public speaking isn’t just for performers. It’s for all of us. And with the right tools, you can get better at it.   00:00 Intro 04:06 What to Expect: 3 Tips for Public Speaking 04:26 Tip 1: Embrace Your Body 13:10 Tip 2: Practice Storytelling 15:24 Tip 3: Energize and Enthuse 20:19 Use Season 1, Episode 1 as a Practice Too l21:35 Outro 22:05 Disclaimer   Connect With Us So You Never Miss a Moment of Inspiration:      Visit Our Website      Get Our Best-Selling Book in Paperback      Follow Gravitas on Instagram      Follow Lisa on Instagram      Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn      Follow Gravitas on TikTok    Follow Gravitas on Substack    Suggestions or Questions? Email Us. 

This week on In Confidence, Lisa sits down with Dr. Grace Kao, IBM Professor of Sociology at Yale University and K-pop expert, to explore why Korean idol groups have taken the world by storm and what their global rise reveals about identity, belonging, and the forces that shape confidence.    This episode unpacks: The rigorous training system that gives idols unshakable confidence How fandom creates deep belonging and challenges stereotypes Why K-pop may be shifting how the world sees Asian identity   Stay with us because this isn’t just about K-pop. It’s about the power of being seen.   *This episode contains discussion of mental health, suicide, and body image. If those topics are sensitive for you, please take care in choosing how and when to listen.   Listen to Dr. Grace Kao's YouTube Playlists:   10-Song Intro to K-Pop   40 Song Intro to K-Pop   00:00 Intro 02:01 Meet Professor Dr. Grace Kao 10:48 How Grace Got Into K-pop 13:07 Lisa’s Story: Reclaiming Identity Through K-pop 16:41 What Makes K-pop Fandom Different 21:50 How Fandom Shapes Identity and Belonging 27:14 How East Asian Men Are Viewed in Media and Dating 31:49 Why K-pop Crossed Over While Other Asian Music Hasn’t 37:33 Biases, Archetypes, and the “Someone for Everyone” Formula 40:52 Idol Romance Rules, Western Collabs, and K-pop’s Film Takeover 45:16 Unrealistic Beauty Standards in K-pop 48:31 Confidence Through Preparation: The Idol Training System 50:08 Mental Health Pressures in the Industry 53:13 The Global Rise of Asian Desirability 56:08 Quick-Fire Round: Music Videos, Bias Picks, and Billboard Highlights 01:01:44 Outro 01:03:32 Disclaimer   Connect With Us So You Never Miss a Moment of Inspiration:      Visit Our Website      Get Our Best-Selling Book in Paperback      Follow Gravitas on Instagram      Follow Lisa on Instagram      Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn      Follow Gravitas on TikTok    Follow Gravitas on Substack    Suggestions or Questions? Email Us. 

Think your coworkers are difficult or you just can’t seem to work well together? With Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z all sharing the same workplace, it’s no wonder that collaboration can feel harder than it should. In this episode of In Confidence, Lisa breaks down the values, habits, and communication styles that shape each generation and how to use that insight to build stronger team dynamics at work.   You’ll learn: Strengths and triggers of each generation and how they show up at work Why trust starts with curiosity, openness, and acceptance Practical tools for cross-generational communication and collaboration   Whether you’re managing, mentoring, or just trying to be understood, this episode offers insight for every generation at the table.   00:00 Intro 01:59 What to Expect: 4 Generations in the Workplace 06:19 Generation Overview: Strengths & Challenges 11:07 How to Build Trust Across Generations 12:09 What Each Generation Teaches Us and What Triggers Them 19:00 Resolving Cross-Generational Conflict 30:35 Final Takeaways 31:51 Outro 32:15 Disclaimer   Connect With Us So You Never Miss a Moment of Inspiration:      Visit Our Website      Get Our Best-Selling Book in Paperback      Follow Gravitas on Instagram      Follow Lisa on Instagram      Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn      Follow Gravitas on TikTok    Follow Gravitas on Substack    Suggestions or Questions? Email Us. 

Career pivots can feel overwhelming, but moments of uncertainty are often turning points. Whether you're stuck in a role that no longer fits, scared to take the leap, or navigating a change you didn’t choose, these crossroads offer a chance to grow in new and meaningful ways.   In this episode of In Confidence, Nikkia Reveillac—former professional dancer turned corporate leader at Netflix and Twitter, now entrepreneur and speaker—joins Lisa to reflect on the mindset, courage, and strategy behind her major career pivots. Each transition has helped her begin breaking free from her cage, and now she’s sharing the insights that have guided her along the way.   Highlights from this episode: How to grieve a career shift without getting stuck in the past Why taking a pause can lead to better decisions about what’s next A bold approach to pivoting industries: a talk on resumes and how to stand out from the rest Your next chapter may feel uncertain, but it could also be the best one yet. So break from your cage.   00:00 Introduction 06:35 Meet Nikkia Reveillac 19:50 The Pivot Conversation Begins 20:27 First Pivot: From Need to Opportunity 26:26 Grieving Dance and Finding Abundance 31:40 Getting Fired From Twitter 39:34 When Feedback Reflects Culture 49:20 Laid Off Without Severance: What Now? 55:11 How to Pivot: Skills, Experimentation, Outreach 1:00:28 Staying Open to What's Next 1:05:06 Hire for Potential, Not Pedigree 1:06:43 Calming the Inner Critic 1:10:48 Breaking Out of the Cage 1:16:41 Sweet Exhaustion: Knowing the Work Still Fits 1:21:25 What’s Next for Nikkia 1:22:11 Outro 1:23:16 Disclaimer   Connect With Us So You Never Miss a Moment of Inspiration:      Visit Our Website      Get Our Best-Selling Book in Paperback      Follow Gravitas on Instagram      Follow Lisa on Instagram      Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn      Follow Gravitas on TikTok    Follow Gravitas on Substack    Suggestions or Questions? Email Us. 

What if the conversation you’ve been avoiding could be the one that helps you grow most?   In this episode of In Confidence, Lisa breaks down the skill of feedback: how to ask for it, how to give it, and how to receive it with openness and grace. Feedback can feel like dynamite or a gift and your mindset makes the difference. With stories from the workplace and personal life, Lisa gives a practical, trust-based roadmap to feedback that builds relationships, not resentment.   What you’ll learn: A simple, effective way to ask for feedback that gets real answers How to give feedback with clarity, care, and purpose The four-step formula that makes feedback easier and more productive How to receive feedback without spiraling and actually grow from it   Feedback isn’t always easy, but it’s always a chance to show up for ourselves and each other. For access to the downloadable PDFs for this episode, head to our website, GravitasNewYork.com.    00:00 Intro: Giving, Asking, and Receiving Feedback 02:20 Feedback Is a Gift + Lisa’s Story 03:34 Asking for Feedback: “What’s One Thing I Could Do Better?” 06:33 Leave Nothing to Mystery: Real-World Example 09:36 Giving Feedback: Everyone Starts with an A 11:00 What Great Feedback Looks Like vs. What It Doesn’t 13:41 Lisa’s Formula: 4 Steps to Give Clear, Constructive Feedback 14:40 Feedback in Practice: Personal and Work Examples 18:23 Receiving Feedback: Listen Without Defensiveness 21:07 Responding with Trust, Empathy, and Understanding 22:34 Outro 23:03 Disclaimer   Connect With Us So You Never Miss a Moment of Inspiration:      Visit Our Website      Get Our Best-Selling Book in Paperback      Follow Gravitas on Instagram      Follow Lisa on Instagram      Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn      Follow Gravitas on TikTok    Follow Gravitas on Substack    Suggestions or Questions? Email Us. 

Whether you're negotiating for a raise, a new title, or better work-life balance, this episode is your tactical roadmap. In Part 2 of this series, Meggie Palmer joins Lisa to break down what to say, how to say it, and most importantly, how to believe you deserve it.    Prepare for any outcome. Every negotiation ends in Yes, No, or Maybe. Define your Wish, Want, and Walk figures before you walk into the conversation. Ask for more than money. Salary is just one part of your total life P&L. A No today does not mean No forever. Follow up, get creative, and stay in the conversation. Every negotiation sets a precedent. When you ask for more, you help normalize it for everyone who comes after you.   Want to learn more from Meggie Palmer?⁠ Join the PepTalkHer community⁠⁠ Download the free PepTalkHer app⁠⁠G Get your own set of Career Cards⁠   AS SEEN IN THE EPISODE From Our Studio to Your Closet ⁠The Maverick Tee (Emmeline Pankhurst)⁠   01:05 Meet Meggie Palmer: Founder of PepTalkHer 02:18 Why Meggie Created PepTalkHer and Her Mission to Close the Pay Gap 19:35 Why We Struggle to Ask for More and How to Reframe It 30:10 Yes, No, Maybe: The Three Possible Outcomes to Plan For 31:45 Wish, Want, Walk: Define Your Salary Boundaries 35:41 Beyond Salary: Non-Monetary Benefits and Your Total Life P&L 46:55 Keep Your Receipts: Why Documentation Matters 52:29 Advocate for More: Not Just for You but for Others Too 56:06 When the Answer Is Still No: Hard Choices and Next Steps 1:00:02 When Your Boss’s Narrative Doesn’t Match Yours 1:05:58 Negotiating as a Freelancer or in the Gig Economy 1:10:15 Meggie’s Wish: Normalize Transparency Around Money   Connect With Us So You Never Miss a Moment of Inspiration:      Visit Our Website      Get Our Best-Selling Book in Paperback      Follow Gravitas on Instagram      Follow Lisa on Instagram      Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn      Follow Gravitas on TikTok    Follow Gravitas on Substack    Suggestions or Questions? Email Us. 

Ever felt ready for more responsibility, recognition, or compensation, but held back from asking?  In this solo episode of In Confidence, Lisa shares a powerful reframe: asking for a raise or promotion isn’t about demanding. It’s about declaring your worth. Drawing from her Gravitas superpower framework, she breaks down how to lead the conversation with clarity, strategy, and self-belief.   This conversation sparked so much interest that we decided to turn it into a two-part series. Stay tuned for Part Two with negotiation expert Meggie Palmer, where we dive even deeper into tactical tips, scripts, and strategies.   In Part 1, you’ll learn: How to reframe fear of asking into a leadership moment What to prepare for the three raise and promotion scenarios: A title change with no money A pay increase without changing your role A promotion that comes with both more responsibility and more pay   The next step in your career starts with a single conversation. Let’s make sure you’re ready for it.   00:00 Intro 01:09 The Reframe 05:10 The Three Scenarios We're Exploring 06:04 Title Change With No Pay Increase 13:25 A Pay Increase Without Changing Your Role 18:14 A Promotion With a Pay Increase 21:22 Final Thoughts 22:36 Outro   Connect With Us So You Never Miss a Moment of Inspiration:      Visit Our Website      Get Our Best-Selling Book in Paperback      Follow Gravitas on Instagram      Follow Lisa on Instagram      Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn      Follow Gravitas on TikTok    Follow Gravitas on Substack    Suggestions or Questions? Email Us. 

The secret to looking good on camera isn’t about being flawless. It’s about capturing a moment you’ll want to remember. That’s what world-renowned headshot photographer Peter Hurley has learned after two decades behind the lens. Lighting is important, but it’s the memory the photo holds that matters most.   On this episode of In Confidence, Peter shares why so many of us fear the camera, how to quiet the inner critic, and what it really takes to feel good in front of the lens. You’ll also hear his five go-to tips for being photogenic in any setting. And if you want to see those tips in action, this episode is one to watch.   In this episode, you’ll learn: The mindset behind photogenic confidence How to build trust in front of the lens and in life Why self-doubt shows up the moment the camera does Why candid, unpolished photos often capture the real you So don’t skip the photo. It might become your favorite memory.   00:00 Intro 00:40 Meet Peter Hurley 07:37 Pivots and Opportunity Mindset 11:53 Peter's Purpose 13:50 Battling Perfectionism 19:20 What Makes a Great Portrait 21:46 Why People Fear the Camera 24:03 Inner Critic + Building Trust 31:42 Tip #1: Get The Jawline Out 32:20 Trust Comes From Expertise 41:04 Tip #2: Squinching  42:58 More Tips to Get the Best Photo 46:39 Capturing Moments 53:36 Let Your Subconscious Shine Through 55:18 Ideal Camera Angles 59:46 Final Thoughts   Connect With Us So You Never Miss a Moment of Inspiration:      Visit Our Website      Get Our Best-Selling Book in Paperback      Follow Gravitas on Instagram      Follow Lisa on Instagram      Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn      Follow Gravitas on TikTok    Follow Gravitas on Substack    Suggestions or Questions? Email Us. 

What happens when your title is stripped away, your inbox goes quiet, and your Monday morning feels like a void? In this deeply personal episode of In Confidence, Lisa opens up about her own experience being fired as a startup CEO and what came next. Whether you've been laid off, restructured out, or let go, Lisa shares emotional insights, mindset shifts, and practical strategies to help you move forward.   You’ll learn: What happens in your brain and body after a professional loss How to quiet your inner critic and confront shame Ways to channel your strengths and maintain momentum How to redefine success based on resilience, not your resume   If this hasn’t happened to you, it’s probably happened to someone you know and care about. Share this episode with them and remind them (or yourself): your job doesn’t define your worth.   00:00 Intro 01:20 Lisa's Story of Being Fired 07:16 What Happens When There Is a Job Loss 09:21 The Inner Critic Triggered 12:59 Shift Your Mindset and the Self-Sustaining Superpower 16:29 Have Your Shame Buddy 17:33 Don’t Lose Momentum 20:55 Have a Plan 21:40 Redefine Success 23:12 Recognize Your Resourcefulness 24:24 Final Thought and Success Story 26:13 Outro 26:59 Disclaimer   Connect With Us So You Never Miss a Moment of Inspiration:      Visit Our Website      Get Our Best-Selling Book in Paperback      Follow Gravitas on Instagram      Follow Lisa on Instagram      Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn      Follow Gravitas on TikTok    Follow Gravitas on Substack    Suggestions or Questions? Email Us. 

Burnout isn’t just feeling tired. It’s a brain and body stuck in survival mode.   In this powerful episode of In Confidence, Dr. Romie Mushtaq, brain doctor, Chief Wellness Officer, and bestselling author of The Busy Brain Cure, joins Lisa for a candid conversation about how stress rewires your brain, why so many of us are operating in "busy brain" mode, and how to heal using real science.   What you’ll get from this episode:   -How to decode your Busy Brain Score and what it reveals about your stress levels   -The difference between chronic stress and burnout (and why it matters)   -A science-backed morning ritual to reset your nervous system   -Why hope is a measurable mindset and a leadership superpower   Walk away with practical tools to calm your mind, protect your energy, and move forward with purpose.   00:00 Intro 00:35 Meet Dr. Romie Mushtaq 00:58 Dr Romie's Story: Burnout, Illness, and Finding Purpose 03:00 The Busy Brain Cure: Why She Wrote It 07:14 Understanding Your "Brain Score" and the Busy Brain Quiz 09:20 Busy Brain vs Burnout 10:43 Neuroscience of Storytelling and Self-Talk 14:49 The Importance of Morning Rituals 22:16 Burnout: Where to Begin 24:05 Diet is a Four Letter Curse Word 27:29 Busy Brain Lab Tests 29:18 The Science of Hope 37:12 Is Working 24/7 The Only Path to Success? 42:28 Final Thoughts and Questions 44:49 Outro 45:57 Disclaimer   Want to learn more from Dr. Romie?   Take the Busy Brain Test   Get her book The Busy Brain Cure   Visit her website   Connect With Us So You Never Miss a Moment of Inspiration:      Visit Our Website      Get Our Best-Selling Book in Paperback      Follow Gravitas on Instagram      Follow Lisa on Instagram      Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn      Follow Gravitas on TikTok    Follow Gravitas on Substack    Suggestions or Questions? Email Us. 

In our first episode of Season 2, Lisa shares why trust is the next big idea she’s exploring—drawing from two decades of consulting, leadership, and personal reflection. You’ll learn why trust is often fragile, how our brains process betrayal more intensely than connection, and her four-part framework to help you turn trust into an intentional skill set in every area of your life.   In this episode you'll learn: Why trust is the foundation of strong relationships How to turn trust into a teachable, practical skill The 4 components of trust: Reliability, Congruence, Acceptance, and Openness A self-assessment to help you reflect and rebuild trust in any relationship   This season, we’re building the trust muscle and it starts here.   00:00 Intro 01:41 Why Lisa Is Passionate About Trust  05:55 Trust Is Everywhere 07:34 Why Trust Matters 11:30 The Trust Deficit 13:46 The Neuroscience of Trust and Betrayal 17:46 The Iceberg Model of Trust 18:50 Lisa's 4 Components of Trust 24:01 Trust Assessment Exercise 27:41 Real-Life Examples (Work and Personal) 30:43 From Transactional to Transformational 31:28 Final Thoughts 32:48 Outro 33:21 Disclaimer     As seen on this episode: The Dragon Collection https://gravitasnewyork.com/collections/lunar-new-year-dragon     Connect With Us So You Never Miss a Moment of Inspiration:      Visit Our Website      Get Our Best-Selling Book in Paperback      Follow Gravitas on Instagram      Follow Lisa on Instagram      Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn      Follow Gravitas on TikTok    Follow Gravitas on Substack    Suggestions or Questions? Email Us. 

At the heart of this podcast is a belief: what we share in confidence helps us grow in confidence. Season 1 has been full of honest conversations, hard-won wisdom, and vulnerable truths that made all of us a little braver. To close out this first chapter of In Confidence, we’ve created a highlight reel to reflect on those moments.   In this episode, you’ll hear: Deep dives into the core themes from ⁠Gravitas: The 8 Strengths That Redefine Confidence⁠. Advice and insights from guests that shifted our thinking and strengthened our resolve. Mic-drop moments that changed how we lead, connect, and step into our power.   Season 2 is coming. But before we look ahead, let this finale remind you of everything you already are. And in the words we’ve ended every episode with this season: I see you. I value you. I believe in you.   This is In Confidence.   00:00 Intro  01:41 ⁠Episode 1⁠ Your Life Story is Your Leadership Story 02:02 ⁠Episode 2⁠ It's Time to Stop Apologizing. Say This Instead.  03:26 ⁠Episode 4⁠ You Only Need 19 Seconds to Tap Into Your Full Potential. 03:53 ⁠Episode 6⁠ You've Been Thinking About Confidence All Wrong. Here's The Truth.  04:40 ⁠Episode 9⁠ The Mindset Shift You Need for Returning to Office 06:16 ⁠Episode 14⁠ Your Guide on How to Break through Setback With The Power You Already Have 07:00 ⁠Episode 16⁠ Have You Ever Been Called Bossy? You're Not Alone and You're Not The Problem 07:41 ⁠Episode 17⁠ The Art of Small Talk: A Guide for When You Don’t Know Anyone in the Room 08:17 ⁠Episode 5⁠ Keep Moving Forward With Vicky Nguyen  08:54 ⁠Episode 7⁠ If We Had Our Own Place with Jenny Nguyen 10:09 ⁠Episode 10⁠ Transform Any Moment Into A Win-Win with Dr. Wendy Borlabi 11:05 ⁠Episode 11⁠ Art That Meets The Moment with Schele Williams 12:10 ⁠Episode 13⁠ The Performing Superpower & How to be Great at Karaoke with Ada Tseng 14:01 ⁠Episode 15⁠ Scaling Magic While Normalizing Wobbliness with Lindsay Shookus 14:53 Outro and Thank You 15:57 ⁠Episode 8⁠ Why Women Love Romantasy Novels   AS SEEN IN THE EPISODE From Our Studio to Your Closet ⁠Meet Our Best-Sellers   Connect With Us So You Never Miss a Moment of Inspiration:      Visit Our Website      Get Our Best-Selling Book in Paperback      Follow Gravitas on Instagram      Follow Lisa on Instagram      Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn      Follow Gravitas on TikTok    Follow Gravitas on Substack    Suggestions or Questions? Email Us. 

Like it or not, small talk is part of life. And whether you love it or dread it, it helps to have some gravitas going into the room.   In this episode of In Confidence, Lisa shares how to approach small talk with intention so you’re not just getting through it, but actually making the most of it. Whether you’re at a networking event, a wedding where you barely know anyone, or like Lisa, your college reunion, these moments can turn into something meaningful.   What you'll get from this episode: The mindset shift that makes walking into a room feel less intimidating. 5 tips to help you make real connections. How to move from surface chatter to something that feels more personal. Plus, our downloadable PDF guide to help you prep before your next event.    Small talk isn’t about filling the silence. It’s about creating something real.   00:00 Intro 00:59 Why Small Talk Matters More Than You Think 02:15 Resetting Your Mindset 04:10 5 Tips To Master Small Talk 09:50 Final Thoughts and a Free Downloadable PDF 10:45 Outro 11:09 Disclaimer   AS SEEN IN THE EPISODE From Our Studio to Your Closet Meet the Corazon Blouse: https://gravitasnewyork.com/products/corazon-button-down-blouse   Connect With Us So You Never Miss a Moment of Inspiration:      Visit Our Website      Get Our Best-Selling Book in Paperback      Follow Gravitas on Instagram      Follow Lisa on Instagram      Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn      Follow Gravitas on TikTok    Follow Gravitas on Substack    Suggestions or Questions? Email Us.